Air Quality
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57.2 µg/m³Very Unhealthy
Air Quality Profile
Kabul reports an annual PM2.5 of 57.2 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
Kabul
Afghanistan
AfghanistanAnnual Average
Very UnhealthyWHO annual classification
57.2µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
6969 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
7373 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4040 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3232 µg/m³ — Poor
3131 µg/m³ — Poor
3939 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4141 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3535 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5252 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4646 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
107107 µg/m³ — Hazardous
121121 µg/m³ — Hazardous
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
6969 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
7373 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4040 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3232 µg/m³ — Poor
3131 µg/m³ — Poor
3939 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
4141 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3535 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5252 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4646 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
107107 µg/m³ — Hazardous
121121 µg/m³ — Hazardous
Best months: Apr–May, AugWorst months: Feb, Nov–Dec
Poor25–35 µg/m³Unhealthy35–50 µg/m³Very Unhealthy50–75 µg/m³Hazardous>75 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Air Quality Profile
Kabul reports an annual PM2.5 of 57.2 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
KabulAfghanistan
AfghanistanAnnual Average
Very UnhealthyWHO annual classification
57.2µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
6969 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
7373 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4040 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3232 µg/m³ — Poor
3131 µg/m³ — Poor
3939 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
4141 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3535 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5252 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4646 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
107107 µg/m³ — Hazardous
121121 µg/m³ — Hazardous
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
6969 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
7373 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4040 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3232 µg/m³ — Poor
3131 µg/m³ — Poor
3939 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
4141 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
3535 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
5252 µg/m³ — Very Unhealthy
4646 µg/m³ — Unhealthy
107107 µg/m³ — Hazardous
121121 µg/m³ — Hazardous
Best months: Apr–May, AugWorst months: Feb, Nov–Dec
Poor25–35 µg/m³Unhealthy35–50 µg/m³Very Unhealthy50–75 µg/m³Hazardous>75 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Who thrives in Kabul
Things to consider in Kabul
PM2.5 annual average of 57.2 µg/m³ exceeds the WHO interim target of 15 µg/m³. The WHO guideline value is 5 µg/m³.
Data sources: WHO (air quality), OECD (safety).
Why not Kabul?
Why not Kabul? Honestly, air quality is a genuine health trade-off — Kabul's annual PM2.5 of 57.2 µg/m³ exceeds the EU limit and WHO standards by a wide margin, with respiratory impacts documented at these levels.
Frequently asked about Kabul
▶How many sunny days does Kabul have per year?
Kabul averages approximately 321 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Kabul?
Kabul has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 57.2 µg/m³, classified as "Very Unhealthy" by WHO standards. Serious health risk. Limit outdoor activities.